Gateway Computer Monitor FPD1976W User Manual

FPD1976W 19-INCH WIDESCREEN LCD MONITOR  
USERGUIDE  
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Contents  
Maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
No power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Display colors are wrong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Color is not uniform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
No picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Picture has shadows or “ghosts” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Image is not sized or centered correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Speaker bar does not work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Legal Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
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Connecting the monitor  
Setting up the optional stand  
Setting up the optional speaker bar  
Starting the monitor  
Adjusting monitor settings  
Changing Windows screen settings  
Power management  
Maintaining  
Troubleshooting  
Specifications  
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Connecting the monitor  
To connect the monitor:  
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Place the monitor base on a table top, then slide the monitor neck down onto the base  
until it clicks into place. You may need to press the two buttons on the base to let the  
monitor slide on smoothly.  
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3
Position your computer and the monitor so you can reach the back of each.  
Connect the power cord to the power connector under the back of the display.  
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Connect the blue right-angle VGA video cable to the blue video connector under the back  
of the display. Although a standard VGA cable is acceptable, we recommend using the  
right-angle cable (available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com), especially for use with the  
optional speaker bar. The right-angle cable’s thumbscrews are easier to tighten, and the  
cord does not get in the way of the speaker bar.  
- OR -  
If your computer has a digital video connector (DVI), connect a white DVI video cable  
(available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com) to the white connector under the back of the  
display. Although a standard DVI cable is acceptable, we recommend using the right-angle  
cable (available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com), especially for use with the optional  
speaker bar. The right-angle cable’s thumbscrews are easier to tighten, and the cord does  
not get in the way of the speaker bar.  
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Make sure that your computer is turned off, then connect the other end of the video cable  
to the matching video port on the back of your computer.  
Plug the power cord into a correctly grounded electrical outlet.  
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Setting up the optional stand  
Attaching the USB stand  
In the United States, you can buy an adjustable USB stand from www.gateway.com. The stand  
can be adjusted for height, tilt, and screen rotation. When connected to your computer’s USB  
port, you can connect as many as four USB devices to the USB 2.0 ports on the stand.  
To attach the adjustable stand:  
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2
Make sure that the monitor is turned off.  
Place the monitor face-down on a soft, non-marring surface. A non-slip mat on a tabletop  
is ideal. Let the monitor base hang down over the edge of the table.  
3
Press the two release buttons on the back of the monitor’s original neck, then slide the  
monitor base out of the neck.  
Release Button  
Release Button  
4
Remove the screw from the neck hinge, then remove the neck from the LCD panel. Do  
not discard the screw.  
Screw  
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Place the hinge cover over the hinge. The hinge cover came with your optional stand.  
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Attach the hinge cover using the screw you removed from the original neck hinge.  
Remove the four small screws from the back of the LCD panel. Do not discard the four  
screws.  
Screw  
Screw  
Screw  
Screw  
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Slide the adjustable stand’s neck onto the base.  
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Tighten the thumbscrew under the base with your fingers (or a flat screwdriver) to secure  
the neck into place.  
Thumbscrew  
10 With the stand facing you, press the mounting bracket lever to the left and hold it, then  
remove the bracket from the stand.  
11 Attach the bracket to the LCD panel using the four screws you removed previously.  
Screws  
Screws  
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12 Slide the neck’s bracket slot onto the bracket’s mounting tab.  
13 Press the bracket lever to the right and hold it, then lower the neck into place and release  
the lever.  
Adjusting monitor height tension  
The stand is factory adjusted to maintain the height for your monitor. However, if it does not  
stay in place when you let go, you need to change the stand’s height tension. You also need to  
adjust the stand if the amounts of force required to raise and lower the monitor are not equal.  
To adjust your monitor’s height tension:  
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Press the screwdriver access hole cap from below the base to remove it from the base.  
Screwdriver access cap  
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Insert a Phillips screwdriver through the access hole in the base and onto the height tension  
screw (on the back of the stand, in the slot above the USB In port).  
Height tension screw  
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Adjust the height tension screw so the monitor stays in place when you let go. If the monitor  
lowers by itself when you let go, turn the screw clockwise several complete turns. If the  
monitor rises when you let go, turn the screw counter-clockwise several complete turns.  
You may need to turn the screw several times before the tension is correct for your size  
of monitor.  
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Adjust the height tension screw so the raising and lowering forces are equal. After the  
forces are equalized, turn the tension screw clockwise two to four turns to slightly decrease  
the lifting tension.  
For optimum viewing, adjust the height so the top of the monitor is about 1 inch (2.54 cm)  
below eye level.  
Adjusting monitor tilt tension  
To adjust your monitor’s tilt tension:  
Adjust the tilt tension screw (on the top of the stand) so the monitor stays in place when  
you let go. If the monitor changes its tilt angle when you let go, turn the screw clockwise  
one complete turn to increase the tension.  
Tilt tension screw  
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Ergonomic guidelines  
The recommended screen positioning is based upon the following guidelines. These guidelines  
are based on available scientific literature and published standards.  
Screen height  
The recommended screen height for displays (except in special circumstances, such as for bifocal  
use) is that the top of the display should be set at or slightly below (about 1 inch or 25 mm)  
your eye level while you are sitting in a comfortable working posture. This guideline places the  
center of the screen at an ideal 15° to 20° viewing angle for most desktop displays. If the display  
has multiple users, the screen height should be easily adjustable to accommodate each user’s  
height and preference.  
Screen tilt  
The screen should be tilted so your line of sight is perpendicular to the screen. This angle creates  
the most consistent viewing distance when scanning from the top of the screen to the bottom.  
You may need to adjust lighting to avoid screen glare when the screen is tilted upward.  
Screen distance from user  
The screen should first be placed at arm’s length from the user, then adjusted back and forth  
to suit individual preference.  
Connecting the USB hub  
The optional USB stand has a built-in, 4-port, USB 2.0 hub. To use these USB connectors, you  
need to connect the hub to power and to your computer.  
To connect your USB stand’s built-in USB hub:  
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Plug the included USB cable into the USB In port on the back of your USB stand and into  
a USB 2.0 port on your computer. If you connect the stand to a USB 1.1 port on your  
computer, the stand’s USB hub operates in USB 1.1 mode.  
USB In port  
Power connector  
USB 2.0 ports  
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To provide full power to your stand’s USB ports, connect the AC power adapter to the power  
connector on the back of your USB stand and into an AC power outlet.  
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Setting up the optional speaker bar  
Power/Volume control  
Kensington lock slot  
Power indicator  
Headphone jack  
Microphone jack Headphone jack  
Bass port  
Bass port (for bass sound). Do  
not block.  
Installing the speaker bar  
To install the speaker bar:  
Tip  
When using the speaker bar with a DVI connection, we recommend that you  
use the right-angle DVI cable so the speaker bar does not obstruct the cable.  
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Tilt the screen back, then center the speaker bar below the screen. Make sure that the  
speakers face forward.  
Tighten the two thumbscrews on the back of the speaker bar.  
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4
Connect the speaker bar’s USB power cord to any available USB port on your computer.  
Connect the speaker bar’s headphone (green) and microphone (pink) cables to your  
computer’s headphone and microphone jacks.  
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If it is not already on, turn on your computer.  
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Turn on the speaker bar by rotating the power/volume knob clockwise.  
Starting the monitor  
To start the monitor:  
Important  
The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown.  
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Press the power button on the front of monitor. The power LED on the power button turns  
on.  
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3
Turn on your computer.  
After your computer is running, the power LED on the monitor’s power button should be  
blue. Allow about 10 seconds for the display image to appear. If the power LED is not blue  
or you do not see a display image, check the connections. For more troubleshooting  
information, see “Troubleshooting” on page 18.  
Adjust the tilt of the monitor for the best viewing angle.  
Important  
When adjusting the monitor settings, always press the Auto button before  
entering the OSD. This will automatically adjust the display image to the ideal  
settings for the current screen resolution.  
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After you see the Windows desktop, press the Auto button on the right side of the monitor  
to automatically adjust your display image to the ideal settings.  
Use the on-screen display (OSD) to adjust other monitor settings. For more information,  
see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 12.  
Adjusting monitor settings  
Use the monitor controls (located on the monitor itself) and computer controls (accessible through  
Windows) to adjust the display image. For more information about computer controls, see  
“Changing Windows screen settings” on page 15.  
Monitor buttons  
This monitor features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust contrast, brightness, and  
other settings for the monitor. The monitor saves changes you make to the settings, even if you  
turn off the monitor.  
Input button  
Auto button  
Brightness button  
Theme button  
Menu button  
Important  
The appearance of your monitor may vary from that shown.  
Input  
OSD active: Press to move to the previous menu.  
OSD inactive: Press to select the video source.  
Auto  
OSD active: Press to open a menu or setting.  
OSD inactive: Press to automatically optimize the monitor’s image position, clock,  
and phase.  
(brightness)  
OSD active: Press to move up through menus and adjust OSD options.  
OSD inactive: Press to open the Brightness menu.  
Theme  
OSD active: Press to move down through menus and adjust OSD options.  
OSD inactive: Press to cycle through the several preset color/video modes.  
Using the Theme button, you can select between settings optimized for watching DVDs,  
gaming, general use, and Web browsing.  
Menu  
Press to open or close the OSD.  
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On-screen display options  
Adjusting OSD settings  
To adjust the OSD settings:  
Tip  
While the OSD is active, on-screen labels appear next to the buttons to help  
you identify them.  
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Press the Auto button. The display image is automatically adjusted to the ideal settings  
for your current screen resolution.  
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3
Press the Menu button. The OSD menu opens.  
Press the  
(up) and Theme (down) buttons to highlight a setting, then press the  
Auto button to open the selected menu or setting.  
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Press the  
(up) and Theme (down) buttons to adjust the setting to the desired level or  
change the option.  
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Press the Input button to return to a previous menu.  
When you have finished making all adjustments, press the Menu button at the Main Menu  
to exit.  
OSD menus  
OSD Menu  
Description  
Auto—Automatically adjusts your monitor to its optimum settings.  
Picture—Opens the Picture menu, where you can adjust brightness,  
contrast, and gamma.  
Main menu  
Main Menu  
Geometry—Opens the Geometry menu, where you can adjust  
image size and minimize distortions.  
Advanced—Opens the Advanced menu, where you can adjust color  
balance, change the OSD language, and display information about  
current monitor settings.  
Auto  
Reset—Resets the monitor to its factory settings.  
Picture  
Geometry  
Advanced  
Reset  
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OSD Menu  
Description  
Brightness—Adjusts the amount of light in the darkest portion of  
Picture menu  
the picture. Use the lowest brightness setting you are comfortable  
with to maximize the life of the monitor backlights.  
You may need to readjust brightness after the monitor warms up.  
Contrast—Adjusts the level of white between the lightest and  
darkest portions of an image.  
Picture  
Gamma—Customizes the gamma level. High gamma levels increase  
white levels and low gamma levels increase contrast.  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Gamma  
80  
H-Position—Moves the display image left and right. You can also  
press the Auto button to configure the vertical and horizontal  
position automatically.  
V-Position—Moves the display image up and down.  
Clock—Minimizes any vertical bars or stripes visible on the screen  
background. The horizontal screen size will also change.  
Phase—Minimizes any horizontal distortion and clears or sharpens  
the displayed characters.  
Geometry menu  
Geometry  
H-Position  
V-Position  
Clock  
Phase  
50  
Color—Customizes the color levels.  
Advanced menu  
Language—Changes the language of the OSD.  
LED Brightness—Changes the brightness of the Standby and Power  
LED to Day Mode or Nite Mode.  
Advanced  
Resolution Reminder—If the computer display input is not set to  
1440 × 900, displays a reminder that you should change your  
computer’s settings to use the optimum 1440 × 900 resolution. If you  
prefer using your monitor at a resolution less than that, use this  
option to turn off the Resolution Reminder. For information on  
changing your computer’s display resolution, see “Changing  
Windows screen settings” on page 15.  
Color  
Language  
Information—Displays current screen resolution.  
LED Brightness  
Resolution Reminder  
Information  
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Changing Windows screen settings  
Adjusting the color depth and screen area are two of the most basic display settings you may  
need to change. You can also adjust settings such as the screen background and screen saver.  
Changing color depth and screen resolution  
Color depth and screen resolution are two of the most basic monitor settings you may need to  
change to suit your needs.  
Color depth is the number of colors your computer uses to display images on your monitor. Most  
images look best displayed with the maximum number of colors available. If the color in your  
images seems “false” or “jumpy,” especially after you have played a game or run a video-intensive  
program, check the color depth setting and return it to the highest color setting, if necessary.  
Screen resolution is the number of pixels (individual colored dots) your computer uses to display  
images on your monitor. The higher the resolution, the more information and screen components  
(such as icons and menu bars) can be displayed on the monitor.  
Help  
For more information about adjusting the screen, click Start, then click Help and  
Support. Type adjusting monitor settings in the Search Help box, then press ENTER.  
To change the color depth or screen resolution:  
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Click (Start), Control Panel, then under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust  
Screen Resolution. The Display Settings dialog box opens.  
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To change the color depth, click the Colors list, then click the color depth you want.  
Low (8-bit) = 256 colors  
Medium (16-bit) = 65,500 colors  
Highest (32-bit) = 16,700,000 colors  
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To change the screen resolution, drag the Resolution slider to the size you prefer.  
Click Apply. If the new settings do not look right, click No. If the new settings make the  
screen illegible and you cannot click No, the settings return to their previous values after  
several seconds.  
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Click OK, then click Yes to save your changes.  
EzTune software  
When installed onto your computer, EzTune™ software lets you control many of the monitor  
settings from your computer. With EzTune, you can:  
Change the orientation of the image (landscape to portrait) by just rotating the screen  
(requires the optional height-adjustable stand available in the U.S. at www.gateway.com)  
Change brightness, contrast, and color balance  
Change screen geometry  
Set the display position and resolution  
For more information, see the program’s CD or the installed program’s online help.  
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Using landscape and portrait modes (requires optional height-adjustable stand)  
EzTune automatically switches the display to the appropriate mode (landscape or portrait) when  
you rotate the screen. This feature works only with VGA or DVI input (the OSD does not rotate  
into portrait mode).  
While using portrait mode:  
Full-screen video may display incorrectly or be slow.  
Video games or other full-screen applications may not be fully compatible.  
Some programs are not able to recognize and adapt to your monitor’s portrait mode. If  
you experience problems with a program while using portrait mode, switch to landscape  
mode and restart the program.  
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Video modes  
Your monitor supports several video modes. If you do not use the best mode for the monitor,  
the display image may look slightly “fuzzy.”  
Mode  
Mode name and  
resolution  
Horizontal  
Vertical  
Available in  
DVI mode  
frequency (kHz)  
frequency (Hz)  
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VGA 640 × 350  
VGA 640 × 480  
VESA 640 × 480  
VESA 640 × 480  
VGA 720 × 400  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 800 × 600  
VESA 1024 × 768  
VESA 1024 × 768  
VESA 1024 × 768  
VESA 1280 × 1024  
VESA 1280 × 1024  
VESA 1440 × 900  
VESA 1440 × 900  
31.469  
31.469  
37.861  
37.500  
31.469  
35.156  
37.879  
48.077  
46.875  
48.363  
56.476  
60.023  
63.980  
79.976  
55.935  
70.635  
70.087  
59.941  
72.810  
75.000  
70.087  
56.250  
60.317  
72.188  
75.000  
60.004  
70.069  
75.029  
60.020  
75.025  
59.887  
74.984  
No  
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Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
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4
5
6
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
No  
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Power management  
ENERGY STAR  
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Gateway has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR  
guidelines for energy efficiency.  
This monitor complies with the EPA’s International ENERGY STAR Program, which is a program  
designed to encourage manufacturers of computer equipment to build circuitry into their  
products to reduce energy consumption during time of non-use.  
Energy declaration  
When connected to a computer that supports the VESA Display Power Management Signaling  
(DPMS) Protocol, the monitor can conserve significant energy by reducing power consumption  
during periods of non-use. When your computer goes into the energy saving mode, the monitor  
enters the Active Off mode (sleep). In the Active Off mode the Power LED turns orange.  
Use these conventions and the power can be reduced to the following levels:  
VESA state  
On  
LED indicator  
Blue  
Power consumption  
< 38 W  
Active Off  
Orange  
< 2 W  
To “wake” the monitor when it is in Active Off mode, move the mouse or press any keyboard key.  
Access the power management options in the Control Panel to change the period of time after  
which the monitor enters these low power states.  
Maintaining  
To keep the monitor in optimal working order:  
Do not block the ventilation holes.  
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water.  
Keep the monitor away from radiators or heat vents.  
Keep the monitor out of direct sunlight.  
Caution  
Do not use any type of abrasive pad or glass cleaner. You will permanently  
scratch the screen.  
To clean the monitor, use a soft cloth slightly moistened with water only. Wipe the cabinet,  
screen, and controls.  
Troubleshooting  
Important  
Make sure that the monitor has warmed up for approximately 30 minutes before  
making any judgments about the picture quality.  
If you have problems with the monitor, the information in this troubleshooting section may help  
you solve them.  
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No power  
Make sure that the power cord is connected correctly to both the back of the monitor and the  
wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting the monitor”  
on page 2.  
Display colors are wrong  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.  
Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.  
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your  
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the  
monitor” on page 2.  
Color is not uniform  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.  
Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final  
judgment about color uniformity or brightness.  
No picture  
Press the Input button to make sure that you have selected the correct video source.  
the wall outlet. For more information about connecting the power cord, see “Connecting  
the monitor” on page 2.  
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and  
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the  
monitor” on page 2.  
Make sure that the monitor is turned on.  
If the power LED is orange:  
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to bring the monitor out of sleep  
mode.  
Restart your computer with the monitor turned on.  
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.  
Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.  
Turn off the monitor and unplug the video cable from the back of your computer. Turn  
the monitor back on and wait for ten seconds. If the monitor is functioning correctly, a  
“No Signal” message appears. For more information about connecting the video cable, see  
“Connecting the monitor” on page 2.  
Picture has shadows or “ghosts”  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.  
Remove any extension cables or switchboxes.  
Make sure that the video cable is connected securely to the back of the monitor and your  
computer. For more information about connecting the video cable, see “Connecting the  
monitor” on page 2.  
Make sure that the video cable is not damaged.  
Check the end of the video cable for any pins that might be bent or pushed in.  
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Image is not sized or centered correctly  
Press the Auto button to automatically adjust the display image to the ideal settings.  
Use the position controls to adjust the image. For instructions on how to adjust the display  
image position, see “Adjusting monitor settings” on page 12.  
The monitor has pixels that are always dark or too bright  
This condition is normal and inherent in the TFT technology used in active-matrix LCD  
screens. Gateway’s inspection standards keep these to a minimum. If you feel these pixels  
are unacceptably numerous or dense on your display, contact Gateway Customer Care to  
identify whether a repair or replacement is justified based on the number of pixels affected.  
Speaker bar does not work  
I installed the speaker bar, but no sound is coming out of the speakers.  
Make sure that the speaker bar power cord is plugged into a USB port on the back of your  
computer.  
Make sure that the volume control knob on the front of the speaker bar is turned on. Turn  
the knob clockwise to turn on the speakers and increase the volume. Turn the knob  
counter-clockwise to decrease the volume and turn off the speakers. The speaker bar’s  
power indicator lights blue when power is connected and the speakers are turned on.  
I checked all the connections and the speaker volume control is on, but I still do not get any  
sound.  
Your headphone/speaker jack may have been muted using Windows sound controls. To  
check your headphone/speaker mute settings, click the speaker icon in the Windows  
taskbar, or click  
(Start), Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab,  
then click Advanced. For optimum volume control using the speaker bar, we recommend  
that you set the Windows volume mid-way between the lowest and highest setting.  
I want to plug in my headphones, but there is a headphone jack on both sides of the speaker  
bar. Which should I use?  
You can use either jack or both jacks at the same time.  
The sound coming from the speakers sounds distorted.  
Turn down the volume until the distortion disappears.  
Check the audio output volume of the sound device the speaker bar is connected to. If  
the audio device’s output volume is set too high, the speaker bar’s sound may always be  
distorted. To adjust the audio device’s output volume, see the device’s user guide. To adjust  
the volume in Windows XP, click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, or click  
(Start),  
Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click Advanced. For  
optimum volume control using the speaker bar, we recommend that you set the Windows  
volume mid-way between the lowest and highest setting.  
I plugged my microphone into the speaker bar’s microphone jack, but my computer cannot  
record any sound.  
Make sure that the speaker bar’s pink microphone plug is connected to the microphone  
jack on your computer.  
Your microphone jack may have been muted using Windows sound controls. To check your  
microphone’s mute settings, click the speaker icon in the Windows taskbar, or click  
(Start), Control Panel, Sounds and Audio Devices, the Volume tab, then click  
Advanced.  
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Specifications  
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Many products for Gateway  
and its subsidiaries are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway specifications and may  
vary from similarly marketed products.  
19 inches (diagonal)  
Panel size  
19-inch viewable TFT with glare coating  
1440 × 900 (native)  
Panel type  
Pixel resolution  
Pixel pitch  
0.0112 × 0.0112 inches (0.2835 mm × 0.2835 mm)  
16:10  
Aspect ratio  
2
300 cd/m , 1000:1  
Brightness and contrast ratio  
Viewing angles  
160° horizontal  
160° vertical  
5 ms  
Response time  
Lamp type/life  
Colors  
50,000 hours  
16.7 million  
English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese  
OSD languages  
Connections and inputs  
Analog (VGA): 15-pin mini d-sub VGA  
Digital (DVI-D): 24-pin DVD-D with HDCP  
AC power  
15-pin mini d-sub analog VGA (included)  
24-pin DVI-D (not included)  
Cables  
Normal operation: <38 W  
Off (power-save): <2 W  
Power consumption  
100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz  
Power input  
Energy Star®  
Power management  
Certifications  
UL, cUL, FCC Class B, NOM,CE. VCCI and TCO’99 where applicable.  
VESA 4 × 3.937 inches (4 × 100 mm)  
Wall mount bracket  
Dimensions  
17.52 × 15.36 × 7.04 inches (44.50 × 39.01 × 17.88 cm) with basic stand  
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Using Your Gateway Flat-panel Monitor  
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Important safety information  
Environmental information  
Regulatory compliance statements  
Notices  
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Legal Notices  
Important safety information  
Warning  
Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway  
product.  
Warning  
Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care  
areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities.  
Your Gateway product is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment.  
However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the  
documentation are followed.  
Setting up your system  
Read and follow all instructions marked on the product and in the documentation before you operate your system. Retain all  
safety and operating instructions for future use.  
Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as a radiator.  
Set up the system on a stable work surface.  
The product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the rating label.  
If your product has a voltage selector switch, make sure that the switch is in the proper position for your area. The voltage  
selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage.  
Openings in the monitor case are provided for ventilation. Do not block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide  
adequate space, at least 6 inches (15 cm), around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert  
objects of any kind into the monitor ventilation openings.  
Some products are equipped with a three-wire power cord to make sure that the product is properly grounded when in use. The  
plug on this cord will only fit into a grounding-type outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into an  
outlet, contact an electrician to install the appropriate outlet.  
If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure that the total ampere rating on the products plugged into the extension  
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.  
If your system is fitted with a TV Tuner, cable, or satellite receiver card, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically  
grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and buildup of static charges.  
Care during use  
Warning  
To prevent electric shock, never remove the cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to  
qualified service personnel.  
Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.  
Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system.  
Do not expose the monitor to rain or use near water. If the monitor does get exposed to moisture, unplug it and allow it to dry  
for 24 hours. Call Gateway Customer Care for advice on whether the monitor is safe to turn back on.  
When the monitor is turned off, a small amount of electrical current still flows through the monitor. To avoid electrical shock,  
always unplug all power cables and modem cables from the wall outlets before cleaning the system.  
Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if:  
The power cord or plug is damaged.  
Liquid has been spilled into the system.  
The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are followed.  
The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.  
The system performance changes.  
Replacement parts and accessories  
Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway.  
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Environmental information  
Recycling  
Mercury Warning  
Hg  
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local,  
state, or federal laws.  
The product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing process. This  
product may contain substances known to be hazardous to the environment or to human health.  
To prevent releases of harmful substances into the environment and to maximize the use of our natural resources, Gateway  
provides the following information on how you can responsibly recycle or reuse most of the materials in your “end of life” product.  
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (commonly known as WEEE) should never be disposed of in the municipal waste  
stream (residential garbage collection). The “Crossed-Out Waste Bin” label affixed to this product is your reminder to  
dispose of your “end of life” product properly.  
Substances such as glass, plastics, and certain chemical compounds are highly recoverable, recyclable, and reusable. You  
can do your part for the environment by following these simple steps:  
When your electrical or electronic equipment is no longer useful to you, “take it back” to your local or regional waste collection  
administration for recycling.  
In some cases, your “end of life” product may be “traded in” for credit towards the purchase of new Gateway equipment. Call  
Gateway to see if this program is available in your area.  
If you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your “end of life” product, you may contact us at the Customer  
Care number listed in your product’s user guide and we will be glad to help you with your effort.  
Finally, we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features  
of this product (where applicable), recycling the inner and outer packaging (including shipping containers) this product was  
delivered in, and by disposing of or recycling used batteries properly.  
With your help, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the  
use of landfills for the disposal of “end of life” products, and generally improve our quality of life by ensuring that potentially  
hazardous substances are not released into the environment and are disposed of properly.  
For additional recycling information specific to your area, please go to www.gateway.com/recycle.  
Regulatory compliance statements  
United States of America  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment  
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may  
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a  
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Compliance Accessories: The accessories associated with this equipment are: shielded video cable. These accessories are required  
to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.  
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Legal Notices  
FCC declaration of conformity  
Caution  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate  
your authority to operate the product.  
California Proposition 65 Warning  
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth  
defects or reproductive harm.  
Responsible party:  
Gateway, Inc.  
7565 Irvine Center Drive  
Irvine, CA 92618 USA  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device  
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Canada  
Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio  
interference regulations of Industry Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de  
Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.  
Notices  
© 2007 Gateway, Inc.  
All rights reserved.  
Gateway, Inc.  
7565 Irvine Center Drive  
Irvine, CA 92618 USA  
All Rights Reserved  
This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means  
or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway.  
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.  
These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this  
publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may  
appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway  
be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this  
manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.  
In the interest of continued product development, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the  
products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.  
Trademark acknowledgments  
Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other  
brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
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